Ocean currents
A) are generated by friction between winds and ocean surfaces.
B) always move clockwise in an ocean basin.
C) are important in shipping but have little effect on living environments.
D) are driven by the earth's core rotating faster than the ocean water.
E) have no effect on inland weather.

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The flow of prevailing winds across the surface of the ocean generates friction with the surface of the water and sets up a similar movement of water matching the movement of the air; much like blowing on the surface of a cup of coffee and setting up ripples.Bloom's

Ocean Currents